August 17, 2026 | Endorsements
H.R. 3307 / S. 4443, Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
August 17, 2026 Endorsements
H.R. 3307 / S. 4443, Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Bottom Line Up Front
H.R. 3307 / S. 4443, the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, reinforces U.S. support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Diversifying energy routes reduces dependence on Russia and Iran and offers a transparent alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The bill elevates the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy, institutionalizes strategic dialogue with IMEC partners, and advances cross-border energy infrastructure and regional integration.
Bill Information
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FDD Action Expert Analysis
“One of the chief drivers of instability in the Middle East and throughout Europe has been the dominance of Russia and Iran in energy markets. The IMEC pushes the region away from the authoritarian regimes in Moscow and Tehran and establishes an energy security grid that benefits all in the region and reduces the leverage of hostile countries. The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act will solidify market alternatives to malign actors and promote more stable domestic energy production and supply chains.”
Senior Director of Government Relations, FDD Action
Why It Matters
- Three regions, one corridor: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a U.S.- and Gulf-backed plan that aims to connect India to Europe via the Arabian Peninsula and Israel. IMEC is vital to enhancing energy security, economic integration, and regional cooperation.
- Loosens adversaries’ grip: Reliance on Russian and Iranian energy has long undermined regional stability. The bill diversifies and secures energy flows through the Eastern Mediterranean, reducing adversaries’ leverage and strengthening supply chains. IMEC also offers a transparent, sustainable alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
- Prioritizes the Eastern Mediterranean: The bill directs the United States to elevate the Eastern Mediterranean as a foreign-policy priority. It establishes regular strategic dialogues with IMEC partners and regional allies, including the 3+1 framework with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
- Backs cross-border energy infrastructure: The bill advances cross-border energy and infrastructure projects such as the Great Sea Interconnector. It also assesses expanding U.S.-Israel innovation programs to additional partners and evaluates coordination models like Cyprus’s CYCLOPS security training hub.
Congressional Press Releases
Read statements from members of Congress who are supporting this legislation:
- → Bilirakis Bill to Anchor Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. Foreign Policy Advances
- → Schneider, Bilirakis Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Secretary Rubio to Prioritize the Great Sea Interconnector
- → Booker & McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance U.S. Interests in the Eastern Mediterranean
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